Scary Barbecue Snack Mix - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Scary Barbecue Snack Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez You can count on snack mix to be the first thing to disappear at a party. Salty, cheesy, crunchy (and with an optional kick of heat)—this addicting combo is a flavor-packed blend of popcorn, tortilla chips, and corn

Ingredients

6 cups popcorn (1 1/2 ounces; see Cooks' notes)
2 cups coarsely broken blue corn tortilla chips (2 3/4 ounces)
2 cups Cheddar fish-shaped crackers or other cheese crackers (3 3/4 ounces)
2 cups corn nuts (6 1/2 ounces) or smokehouse almonds
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (sometimes labeled pimentón dulce)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco (optional)
Special equipment: Large (18- by 13-inch) rimmed baking sheet

Instructions

Heat oven to 300 °F with rack in middle. Grease rimmed baking sheet with oil.
Combine popcorn, tortilla chips, cheese crackers, and corn nuts in a large bowl.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove pan from heat and whisk in barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, paprika, chili and garlic powders, and Tabasco, if using.
Drizzle barbecue sauce mixture over snack mix and stir until combined well.
Evenly spread mixture in baking sheet and bake, stirring and turning mixture over every 10 minutes, for a total of 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack (it will crisp as it cools), then break into pieces.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scary Barbecue Snack Mix good for PCOS?

Yes, this Scary Barbecue Snack Mix recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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